Montgomery County, VA Property Records
Property records in Montgomery, Virginia provide official information about real estate ownership, assessed values, parcel boundaries, land use, sales history, and tax-related details. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone needing to verify ownership, review property assessments, or understand local tax obligations. They may also support title research, zoning inquiries, and property comparison during a purchase or sale.
Users can access official Montgomery property records through Montgomery County government offices, including the Commissioner of the Revenue and related county property search tools. For current assessment and parcel information, visit the county’s official Montgomery property records page.
Montgomery County, VA Property Records & Statistics
Montgomery County has a median rent of $984.50, just under the Virginia median of $985.25 and well above the national figure of $840.25. Renters here pay about what renters elsewhere in the state do, but more than the typical renter nationwide. Renter-occupied housing makes up 29.7% of occupied homes, noticeably higher than the state's 23.24% and the national 21.81%, which points to a sizable rental market in the county.
The median home value is $197,100, below the state median of $233,300 but above the national median of $173,750. Homeownership costs are shaped by a median property tax rate of 0.77%, higher than both the state rate of 0.65% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay slightly more in tax relative to value than in most of Virginia.
The median household income is $64,524.50, essentially level with $64,686 statewide and a little under the national $65,108. Employment conditions are favorable, with an unemployment rate of 1.65% compared with 2.58% in Virginia and 2.87% nationally.
Overall, the figures describe a county with moderate home values, state-level rents and incomes, a larger-than-average share of renters, and a labor market that is stronger than both the state and the country.
Median Rent
Median Property Tax Rate
Median Home Value
Median Income
Unemployment Rate
Renter Occupied Housing
Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Montgomery
Montgomery County property records include tax assessment parcels, property valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 40,418 total parcels, including 33,580 residential and 2,624 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 98.47% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Valuation data is available for 25,035 properties, and 5,661 Notice of Trustee Sale records are on file.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 40,418 |
| Residential Parcels | 33,580 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,624 |
| Other Parcels | 4,214 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 98.47% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Last Assessor Update | July 31, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 25,035 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 5,661 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that a loan was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Montgomery County has 23,621 assignment and release records, made up of 1,459 assignment documents recorded from May 3, 2018, through August 29, 2025, and 22,160 release documents recorded from May 1, 2018, through August 29, 2025. A further 2 other documents are also included.
These records help researchers trace who holds a mortgage, follow a loan as it changed hands, and confirm whether earlier loans on a property were satisfied. That makes them useful before a purchase, a refinance, or a title review, especially when you want to focus on documents recorded within a particular period.
How to Search Montgomery County, VA Property Records
Montgomery County land records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 55 East Main Street, Christiansburg, which is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and can be reached at 540-382-5760. The county's records cover 40,418 parcels, and the types of information you can find include assessment details, recorded deeds and related documents, property valuation figures, and foreclosure notices.
Start with the Montgomery County Clerk of Circuit Court deeds and land records page, which explains how land records are handled and what the office provides. To search recorded documents yourself, use the Montgomery County official land records search, where deeds and other instruments can be looked up online.
If you are submitting documents for recording, the Montgomery County eRecording page describes the electronic option offered through the Clerk's Office.
To search, have the owner name, property address, or parcel details ready. Enter the most complete information you have, review the results, and open the record that matches your property. If an online result is missing or unclear, call the Clerk's Office for help.
Montgomery Registrar of Deeds
The Montgomery County Probate Office is located at 55 East Main Street, Christiansburg, VA, 24073 and can be reached at 540-382-5760. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through montgomeryvalandrecords.org or the official website montgomerycountyva.gov.
Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Montgomery County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Montgomery County property records by address?
Property address details appear in the county's assessment and parcel records, which cover 40,418 parcels. For recorded documents tied to a property, use the Montgomery County land records search. If an address does not return a match, try fewer words or call the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 540-382-5760.
How can I find property owners in Montgomery County?
Ownership is shown on recorded deeds, which you can search through the Montgomery County land records search. Search by name or property details and open the most recent deed to see who received title. The Clerk's Office at 55 East Main Street, Christiansburg, can also help during business hours on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County's tax records cover the 2025 assessment year, with the most recent assessor update on July 31, 2025. Assessment questions are handled by the county's assessment office, so contact the county government for a specific parcel. The Clerk's Office can supply deed records that help you identify the property and its owner.
Where can I find Montgomery County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued by the county rather than the Circuit Court. The tax records on file cover the 2025 tax year. Contact the Montgomery County Treasurer's Office through the county government for bills and payment history. The Clerk's Office at 540-382-5760 does not collect property taxes, but it can point you to the right office.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Montgomery County?
Deeds and other recorded documents are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk. Search them online through the Montgomery County land records search or read about the office on its deeds and land records page. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Montgomery County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's records include 40,418 parcels, and parcel and mapping information is published through county government departments. Call the Clerk's Office at 540-382-5760 to be directed to the right office, or use recorded deeds from the Montgomery County land records search to read legal descriptions and plat references for a property.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Montgomery County?
Permits and zoning are handled by Montgomery County's planning and building departments, or by the town office if the property is inside a town such as Blacksburg or Christiansburg. The Circuit Court Clerk does not issue permits. Call the Clerk's Office at 540-382-5760 if you need a referral, and have the property address ready.
How can I create a list of property owners in Montgomery County?
The online land records search is built for individual lookups, so building a list means searching property by property. Use the Montgomery County land records search to find each owner through recorded deeds. For larger requests, call the Clerk's Office at 540-382-5760 to ask what bulk options exist.